Fitness
Eyebrow:
Organic Yoga Wear
Ice Sage
Submitted by hsnavely on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 12:00am. Been eons since you hit the yoga studio? If a cool new outfit might give you incentive, try one from Clary Sage Organics Yoga Collection. This line hugs your bod in all the right places: The tops hold and lift your tatas sans sports bra (the Essential Cami doubles as a bra alt - seriously), and the bottoms are superslimming and elongating (short legs l-o-v-e the Stocking Seam leggings).Why Care?:
Conventional yoga garb is made with stuff like hormone-disrupting PFCs and cotton grown with pesticides; organic cotton isn't.
Eyebrow:
Sports Equipment
ReMatch.com
Submitted by hsnavely on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 12:00am. Single, b/w soccer ball seeks fit partner to play with. Let's meet at Russian Hill's ReMatch Sports to take advantage of two local guys' really good idea. Buyers: Peruse the 6,200 square feet of retail space, chock-full of previously used gear (bikes, snowboards, camping equipment…).Why Care?:
Used equipment means fewer resources needed for the creation, transport, and packaging of new gear - and you won't have to waste any time breaking it in.
Eyebrow:
Green Yoga Studio
Trivial Pur-Sutra
Submitted by jharper on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:00am. Board with your workout routine? Up your fitness game at the brand-new Sutra Yoga & Wellness Center, opening Sunday.Why Care?:
Yoga can contribute to better sleep and a stronger immune system; and practicing in an eco-studio minimizes your exposure to VOCs (linked to headaches and nervous-system damage) and cancer-linked chems in PVC plastic in conventional yoga mats.
Eyebrow:
Hike
Hunger Hike
Submitted by mroemer on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:00am. Actually…strike that: You'll eat well when you find out how LA's native plants and flowers can spice up your meals on the Wild Eats Hike and Learn trip.Why Care?:
Learning to identify and use wild edibles might inspire you to introduce native plant species into your yard for ongoing use in the kitchen, plus outdoor exercise saves energy over the gym.
Eyebrow:
Surf Contest
Light as a Feather...
Submitted by hsnavely on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 11:12pm. …stiff as a surfboard. The surfing world will be entranced starting Sunday, waiting for the epic waves of the Mavericks surf contest to reach contest-worthy proportions (last year's contest was canceled due to unsurfable waves). Once the contest is announced, the world's best brahs have just 24 hours to make it down to Half Moon Bay, but take our spectating advice: Head for AT&T Park.Why Care?:
At the 2007 event, 1,212 tons of CO2 were offset by wind power sponsored by NativeEnergy, and on top of that, watching at the ball park helps keep the erosion of HMB's cliffs to a minimum.
Eyebrow:
Holistic Prenatal Care
Navel Academy
Submitted by bdisylvester on Sun, 10/18/2009 - 11:00pm. Almost ready to set sail to motherhood? Go sea Latham Thomas at Tender Shoots Wellness for a couple of holistic prenatal classes.Why Care?:
Ingesting carcinogenic pesticides from fruit and veggies is never a good idea, and it's even less so when you've got a developing baby on board.
Eyebrow:
Eco-Gym
No Sweat
Submitted by bdisylvester on Sun, 09/20/2009 - 11:00pm. Does it take serious effort to get yourself to the gym? Not a problem if you've got the right gym: Try Equinox's 17th Street workout haven in Chelsea.Why Care?:
Gyms use a ton of energy (treadmills and lights) and water (showers and towel washing), so a gym with power- and water-saving initiatives shrinks both environmental waste and your waistline in one sweaty swoop.
Eyebrow:
Green Gyms
Little En-Gym that Could
Submitted by tmeronek on Sun, 09/20/2009 - 11:00pm.
Colder weather threatening to derail your fitness routine? Stay on track by taking your workout indoors if you need to - just pick a gym chain with healthy, eco-friendly practices. We think you can.
Eyebrow:
Yoga Event
Golden Global Mala
Submitted by mroemer on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 11:00pm. Roll out the red carpet (er, PVC-free yoga mat) and join star yoga teachers like Mariel Hemingway for Global Mala - part of Sunday's Yoga Month Festival.Why Care?:
Unlike conventional events (which can produce a lot of waste), this one's reusable water bottle filling stations and biodegradable dishware help minimize trash. Plus, it benefits Yoga Health Foundation (not to mention your health) and Autism Speaks.
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